One of the key concepts and skills that Montessori education develops in different ways and from different perspectives through the entire childhood and through the entire educational process is independance.
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This spring, as part of our Values curriculum and Art Program, we invited TEDx speakers Garret Garrels and Tim Holmes to lead a workshop at IMSP for our Elementary classes.
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Looking at our Toddler classrooms, even a casual observer will notice that half of the children’s time seems to be spent cleaning. They’re busy sweeping, wiping, mopping, scrubbing and brushing; even almost antiquated activities, such as washing laundry by hand or polishing wood and metal objects, have their place.
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Lindsey is originally from Texas, where she completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Women’s Studies at Southwestern University. She discovered her passion for working with children while teaching English as a Second Language in Costa Rica. After that she started working as an assistant in a Montessori school in the US. Her dream was to move to Europe to continue teaching and after 3 years of hard work her dream came true. Since that time, Lindsey has completed her Montessori training and is now leading up the Toddler classrooms at IMSP as Senior Teacher.
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In our classrooms, we take every opportunity to teach our students how they can independently take care of themselves throughout the day.
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Tantrums and difficult transitions are two of the trickiest challenges parents face with toddlers. Even the most predictable schedules can sometimes lead to moments of overwhelm for your child, leaving you searching for ways to respond effectively. The good news is, with a little creativity and some gentle adjustments to your routine and environment, you can reduce these moments of frustration and help your toddler navigate them more smoothly.
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